Cataracts in dogs are common, just like they are in older people. Because dogs use their keen senses of smell and hearing to compensate, we often have trouble discovering that our dogs are losing their sight. Weimaraners, just like other dog breeds, can lose their vision because of cataracts. If you hunt with your Weimaraner […]
Senior Dogs
Salmonella Symptoms in Dogs
Salmonella symptoms in dogs can vary, based on how serious the salmonella poisoning. So it’s important to understand which symptoms can mean that your dog has been poisoned. Dog salmonella symptoms commonly appear in 6 to 72 hours after your dog eats food contaminated with the salmonella bacteria. And hunting dogs like Weimaraners are exposed […]
Dog Incontinence Products
Help for Canine Incontinence There are some good dog incontinence products on the market for Weimaraners who have loss of bladder control. Many are natural and do not have the side effects that drugs can have. Dog incontinence is a medical problem where urine leaks uncontrollably from your dog’s bladder. Incontinence is caused by the […]
Weimaraner Dog Incontinence
While we’ve come to expect dog incontinence in young puppies until they get good control, older dogs can also become incontinent as they age In fact, actual incontinence is more common in older dogs than younger dogs. This is because older dogs often get diseases and conditions that cause them to lose control. For example, […]
Geriatric Dogs: Your Weimaraner’s Golden Years
Geriatric dogs have different needs than younger dogs. Aging dogs have dog health problems, joint conditions and diseases unknown to puppies and young adults. As your Weimaraner gets older, he may develop physical and mental limitations, just like an older person. This is a bitter sweet time in your dog’s life. You start to see […]
Dog Hip Dysplasia
Dog hip dysplasia is a genetic disease, common in the Weimaraner. Canine hip dysplasia is most common in large dog breeds, and it is associated with canine arthritis. In some cases, dog hip dysplasia is preventable, if you know what to do to help your dog. Without getting too technical here we will discuss canine […]
